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Armand Bayou Hike & Bike Trail - Fairmont Parkway Trail Head
7123 Red Coral Dr, Pasadena, TX 77505, United States
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Armand Bayou Hike & Bike Trail - Fairmont Parkway Trail Head

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me
Review №1

Very scenic! Nice,clean trails. You can stay on path... Or not! So far, everybody has been really nice and respectful. Parking is weird. But we will be back!

Te
Review №2

I forgot I was in a major city!! What a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of people and traffic. Beautiful trails for hiking, biking, and walking. Come here to escape the madness. No masks required.

Br
Review №3

I love this place so much. Me and my husband hike with our son here, 4 miles every single day. The people are friendly, the trails are clean and clear and the wild life is abundant. Truly a beautiful place to be.

ri
Review №4

Amazing place to trail and if you are lucky you might also see a deer.

Sa
Review №5

Friendly staff and beautiful open spaces. Really enjoyed our visit.

Ma
Review №6

This trail is very popular but not among a lot of people only the locals. Lost of mosquitos so bring off! Dog friendly, bike friendly, great for fishing and cover along the channel if you dont want to stay on the main trail.

Ho
Review №7

Great place to run, ride and even kayak! Bring your bug spray and watch out for smaller common snakes. I always carry pepper spray with me as well. Just incase I run into a grizzly bear! Jk I just always stay prepared though for an emergency lol

Da
Review №8

Stick to the gravel trail, all other riverside bike trails listed by Google are not maintained trails. They are more skin to streamside deer trail which tend to be covered in slick mud, angling towards the stream with many fallen trees, washouts, and barbed wire crossings. Plus theres no ability to get to the other side unlike it appears.

Ro
Review №9

I love the trail. Had a great walk.

Ya
Review №10

It was amazing for the kids. We rode our bikes the entire trail and we loved it!

Ve
Review №11

This place is awesome. I love the hiking trail. You connect with nature plus youll see little rabbits.

La
Review №12

Great place for hike n bike trails love the country with wildlife park

Em
Review №13

Not the best bike trail in Houston, significant portion (around 3 miles) of the trail runs next to Red Bluff road which is the main downside. Looks like well maintained, as others mentioned avoid after rain since it gets muddy. I am yet to explore some other smaller bike paths paralleling the beginning section of the trail.

Ab
Review №14

Beautiful location that allows you to embrace natures beauty and forget you are still in a massive city. Saw numerous coastal birds .

Fr
Review №15

This park is freaking awesome! This is my second time mountain biking here, and I have had a blast each time! if you are new to mountain biking, take it slow, there are some pretty big obstacles here.

Je
Review №16

The trail and park ate clean and well kept. My family enjoyed our walk and we will continue to walk the trail

He
Review №17

Absolutely beautiful. A great place take a walk, run, or ride bikes

Ka
Review №18

Great park/ trails to really brighten up your day. There is a man made trail to walk on but you can wander off if it onto a more picturesque nature trail to the side . The fresh air is great and its cyclist friendly. They dont allow motorized vehicles but the trails go on for miles. I dont recommend going right after a storm because it will be pretty muddy.

Pa
Review №19

Im here almost every day. I just love this place.its a great place to enjoy yourself and taking tons of pictures.

Em
Review №20

Well maintained, short trail. We got lucky and saw a deer.

We
Review №21

Nice park for biking and hiking . There is little trails in the back of the tree if you decided to walk around it dont forget repellent because is alot mosquitos .

Co
Review №22

Mtb: I would call this a high Blue trail at some points. Mostly technical around the creek with some flow.

Ro
Review №23

The place was awesome nice long trails and a good track also a big park for the kids to play on

Br
Review №24

I really enjoy being outdoors Ive always enjoyed this park

Ka
Review №25

Cute place good for a nice ride. Good trails.

Al
Review №26

It is a nice path to go for a walk on. I normally see some wild life by the river. It is a shame how many people come here for photos and do not clean up after themselves or use glitter on the trail

Pu
Review №27

Great place to take the family for a bike ride. Relaxing. You Can stay on the path or go off the path to ride the trails.

Wa
Review №28

A great time with kids, clean environment. Nice well maintained playground with play kit and an impressive parking.

Ma
Review №29

Cool place to venture off at

Ci
Review №30

Nice place to bring a pet

ad
Review №31

Nice surprise hiking trail kind of in the middle of 2 neighborhoods. Bike path and another slightly off the beaten path trail. Litter need to be picked up but the paths are well kept

Ye
Review №32

Great bike trail

An
Review №33

Nice place to ride the bikes family friendly

AM
Review №34

Need to be cut more often but good place for a quick ride

Ti
Review №35

Love this park nice and shady

Em
Review №36

There is a walking trail and a biking trail which is located right next to the bayou, youll more than likely see armadillo, turtles and fish if youre walking slow enough.

J
Review №37

Cool place with mostly gravel paths. There is a small string of single path that runs directly next to the bayou though. These are fast and flowing, without too many technical spots. Ill be back again!

Wi
Review №38

Was great place to ride my mountain bike even in the rain.

Je
Review №39

5 mile run. Beautiful scenery. Found secret trail on the back of main trails. Will return!

bi
Review №40

Gravel path for walking and riding aswell as great dirt trails which I enjoy mountain biking on. Well kept and on the bayou which is very relaxing. By the same token... these trails get very muddy after a storm so keep the weather in mind.

Le
Review №41

Fun singletrack, but lots of pedestrian traffic exploring the bike trails.

Ka
Review №42

Not bad trails but as like most places in houston a lot of the trails are either dirt or shale, not much of it is paved. They do go on for a pretty good distance but you will find that some of the trails abruply end and you will be forced to turn around. A good amount of shade from the sun in kost areas and usually not to many people around so its a nice relaxing spot to take a walk or go for a decent ride through the trees, next to the water. Look out for snakes. I see one almost every time we go, last time there was a big one.

Ev
Review №43

Awsome

Da
Review №44

Very peaceful

Lo
Review №45

I added some seats for the comfort of the patrons.

LU
Review №46

Beautiful place for walk and family time!!!, Nice for biking

Je
Review №47

My favorite trail

Li
Review №48

Great place to go for a walk and talk. I had an excellent adventure exploded

Ju
Review №49

One of the prettiest places in South East houston

Ag
Review №50

Love it Its far from me but i go there because it has it all for me and for my kids as well i have 4 kids but i can do excisées while the kids also play . its one hours and half minutes from me but i go because i can watch my kids and do excisées

Ch
Review №51

Im unsure of I took a wrong direction while experiencing this hiking trail. But it was a short walk and very pleasant.

Id
Review №52

Great mountain biking trails

Bo
Review №53

The trail seems to end abruptly in places and I couldnt find where the 5 miles were to run.

St
Review №54

I went running here for the first time Friday Nov. 17. I only go running early in the morning therefore, I went as soon as they opened. I was even there before the park ranger who opens the gate. It is a very nice trail, nice and scenic. I am so thankful that I did not have any encounters with snakes and I hope I never do. On my way back to my car from the Red Bluff side where the path cuts through the backyards of houses, I saw a bunch of deer that were eating grass. There was a doe and her fawn. I kept running when I saw them, they finally moved when I was only 5 feet away from them. I am so glad I found a new running path as to I personally need to keep changing my paths or I will get bored. Furthermore I like to explore.

Ph
Review №55

I come here multiple times a week at all times of the day, it’s really a gorgeous trail for it’s proximity. Highly recommended, it’s a great place. Beware of snakes though, they’re everywhere! Wear pants!

Fa
Review №56

Excellent

Je
Review №57

Well maintained trails that you could walk/run/bike! Moderately busy, but not overcrowded.

Th
Review №58

Great trails

Jo
Review №59

This has been one of my favorite trails for years. Its grown a lot since about 2009 when I started walking here. Lock up your car. Lots of folks get robbed at these trail. Pasadena is full of trashy people unfortunately and has been for years.

Co
Review №60

Went for the first time road the path to Red Bluff . Dont know the milage.. Loved it.

Di
Review №61

Probably the best bike trail in the area. Just dont go after a rainfall.

Cr
Review №62

Beautiful trail!

Ro
Review №63

Good jogging, biking trail for mileage. For the most part its clean but I have noticed many photography done there and it would be nice if they pick up after themselves, ballons confetti ect..We also seen a tortoise which was pretty cool.

Da
Review №64

Great place to ride your bike and just enjoy a nice walk/run! Didn’t run into any snakes like the sign says

Pa
Review №65

Great walking/running paths. Wide open for near any outdoor activity

Sh
Review №66

Peaceful hiking trails.

Lu
Review №67

Pretty good :D

No
Review №68

Love running here! Best place to walk/run peacefully.

Je
Review №69

Amazing trails and scenary! Really diverse wildlife, saw lots of paw prints, birds, lizards, and a snake shedding. Highly recommend!!

Ja
Review №70

Very nice and shaded gravel trail lil diff than used to but its worth going and having a ride just dont go off the beaten trail unless your a very good rider Im not and took a bad spill on a deep drop LoL but still enjoyed the trail enough that Ill be going back

Em
Review №71

Mosquito infestation made it unable to complete the trail

Lo
Review №72

MOSQUITOS SWARMED AT US NOT GOOD WALK TRAIL DURING RAINY DAYS

Ma
Review №73

Good walking trail through the woods. Stroller and wheelchair friendly. Shaded trails. Bikes permitted. Packed gravel trail. No restrooms except for at park trail goes to.

Sa
Review №74

This is a nice area. I dont like the dirty looks from the bike riders when you get in their way. We went out with a group of girls to get them outdoors and do something educational. Apparently it was a huge inconvience for some of the bike riders. They are 5-6 year olds so we did our best to keep the group together and out of everyones way.

He
Review №75

Beautiful bike trails for those who love the outdoors, and a variety of wildlife.

Pa
Review №76

Its a great trail...many miles of good hiking...plenty of plant and bird life...and if lucky you can see a small herd of deer grazing...

Ju
Review №77

I love the trail and seeing the turtles and rabbits. They also have a play ground for the kids.

ar
Review №78

Great for 5 mile runs

Mi
Review №79

Great shaded walking trails. Plenty of wildlife around if you pay attention.

Ju
Review №80

Awesome love the trails. Going again soon.

Ka
Review №81

Nice piece of nature to get away.

Ma
Review №82

I can take the kids to walk the trails. We usually eat a snack and explore, they love seeing the lizards snakes birds insects etc.

Ke
Review №83

Nice trails for walking, good bike trails too. Covered play areas for kids, restrooms and benches.

ap
Review №84

Good

Lo
Review №85

Great place to go for a walk or run:) They allow bikes and dogs on leashes. Very pretty:)

Dr
Review №86

Great trail! We had a great time riding our bikes.

je
Review №87

I have considered moving homes to be closer to this trail. It is well maintained and very pleasant

Ki
Review №88

So I foolishly thought that by training on this trail, Id be super prepared for my Bastrop trail 25k race. I was super wrong. This is not a technical trail by any means. But being a trail running newbie, I didnt know that, and its totally not these trails fault I had no clue what I was getting myself into (thats a different review for a different day). But its still a fantastic running/walking path with enough miles to get your long runs in.The only thing thats tough is that there are very few bathrooms on the trail; only porta potties at Big Island Slough, which are sometimes clean and sometimes not. Pro tip: it doesnt matter if you carry wet wipes. The others are Holly Bay Park, which are actual inside bathrooms, and of course the Valero at Bay Area and Red Bluff. The water fountains are few and far between as well, also at Big Island Slough and Holly Bay Park, and of course water for purchase at Valero. Typically, for my long runs, I park at the Fairmont trail head, and run out, then come back in and fill my water bottles back at my car from my RTIC cup, then head back out, sometimes over to Holly Bay if I need the bathrooms.Most of the trails are nice and flat and smooth with crushed gravel, but I still wear trail gaiters as I hate rocks in my shoes. Like I said, its a zero for difficulty, but if you need some short hill work, the culverts a couple of mines in from the Fairmont Parkway parking lot is ok. Some of the bike trails look a little more hilly but of course, you have to watch for the cyclists!I really enjoy running here, although its about a 20 minute drive. I feel safe, and its easier on my knees than the pavement. I wish there were more bathrooms, but I can usually deal. All in all, this is a great place to run and a hidden gem in the area. Or maybe not hidden, except to me!

Jo
Review №89

Great place to jog, walk and bike!!

Jo
Review №90

Great trail for runing... just remember to wear bug repellant.

re
Review №91

Great trails for walking, off trail exploring, pictures, biking, or tranquility.

Jo
Review №92

Great for mountain bikes!

al
Review №93

Amazing place

Ya
Review №94

Great trails! No convenient water stations, tho.

ls
Review №95

I like being outdoors and this trail is as close to the woods Im gonna get around here. The kids love it they call it The jungle park, close to home, they have benches here and there if you need to rest.

La
Review №96

I am training for a hike of the Appalachian Trail. I have found some of the terrain here to be just challenging enough to be beer helpful.

ec
Review №97

Love the trails for hiking, biking or running

Ju
Review №98

Awesome bike trails!!

Ha
Review №99

Wonderful place to get away and run with nature

Ja
Review №100

Great trek

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  • Address:7123 Red Coral Dr, Pasadena, TX 77505, United States
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:6am–8pm
  • Wednesday:6am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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